Ongoing- Homelessness Crisis
Thanks to new eligibility requirements from the Department of Housing and Community Development, families in need of emergency assistance (EA) are increasingly not getting the help they need. There is a real human cost to these new rules- from families inundating emergency rooms for shelter to predatory men offering a place to sleep with a high cost. Read this summary for more information, and make your voice heard!

JOIN PIPELINE AT THE PUBLIC HEARINGWhat: Public Hearing on Regulation ChangesWhen: Thursday, October 25, 10:00 amWhere: Gardner Auditorium at the State HouseWhy: “The changes in eligibility are a direct result of the Commonwealth lacking capacity for homeless families. As of Sept 5, 2012 there are 1776 families living in motels, while there are supposed to be only 1600 rooms available. This does not count the families living in traditional shelters or at scattered sites. The consequences of these restrictions are dire.” – Letter from Pipeline member Jamie Minton, outlining the crisis. Please read the full text!

Please contact Jamie Minton for more information the hearing and how you can help make a difference!

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